Altena Castle Courtyard – Altena Castle loop from Altena

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Märkischer Kreis

Altena

Altena Castle Courtyard – Altena Castle loop from Altena

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Altena Castle Courtyard – Altena Castle loop from Altena

01:37

5.42km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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597 m

Half-timbered houses in Altena Old Town

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And these are such beautiful photo opportunities 📸👍🏻🥰

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2.20 km

View of Altena Castle and the Lenne

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The park of Altena Castle was recently uncovered and is now easy to walk on.

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2.20 km

View of Altena

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Beautiful view from the height of the Lennetal. Many hiking trails lead around the castle or above the Lenne.

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2.29 km

Altena Castle Courtyard

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From the courtyard you start with the tour, which really goes well 👍

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2.48 km

View of Altena and the Lenne Valley

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Nice view of the city from the castle

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2.79 km

War Memorial Altena

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As a memorial to the many dead, such memorials or war memorials are still very important today. "Now, Lord, let your servant go in peace, as you said." However, the …

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2.95 km

Wooden Totem Sculpture

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Great route

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4.69 km

Altena Castle

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Above the Lenne Valley, Altena Castle sits on a steep mountain ledge. If you are too lazy to climb up using your own muscle power, you can take the elevator …

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5.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.96 km

1.70 km

994 m

750 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

1.42 km

1.30 km

719 m

170 m

169 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

6°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

November 6, 2022,Burg Altena-Hexentanzplatz-Runde um den Klusenstein-Burg Altena

Altena Castle is worth a visit. You could spend hours there. However, we walked a little round through the autumn deciduous forest. We already have it nice in Sauerland 🥰

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June 1, 2022,Museum Tour Altena

A varied museum tour with a further small hike through nature. From the car park to the Wire Museum via the adventure lift to Altena Castle. Those who like this type of museum will get their money's worth. With the adventure lift you can save a few meters in altitude to the castle. It continues partly along the nature trail …

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